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Customizable Carpool Apps

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Grab Car Sharing Platform Lets Consumers Choose their Ride Styles

— January 28, 2016 — Autos
Grab is a convenient car sharing platform that is designed to let consumers control and customize the type of carpooling they receive. The brand lets uses pick the type of ride they need from taxis to luxury vehicles in various regions in South Asia. This is ideal for the large urban city when owning an auto is an impractical service for many consumers.

The Grab app offers consumers looking for a convenient ride an instant solution to obtaining a car service. The service lets users set a pick up location, match up to a driver and track the arrival time of the vehicle. Users can further personalize the service, choosing the type of car they need from a simple taxi to a luxury vehicle for a night out. For added safety, users can also share their trip details on social media with friends and family.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Ride Services - Apps/services that let users choose the type of vehicle and ride style they need to fit their specific needs.
2. Social Media Safety Features - Tools or features within ride sharing apps that offer added safety and peace of mind by allowing users to share trip details on social media with friends and family.
3. Customizable Transportation Services - Innovative car sharing platforms that aim to provide flexible and customized transportation options to users based on their needs.
Industry Implications
1. Ride Sharing Industry - The industry should focus on developing customizable ride services that offer a safe and affordable way for users to personalize their transportation needs.
2. Social Media Industry - Companies within this industry can work on developing features for ride sharing apps that enable users to connect with friends and family via social media during their trips to ensure safety and security.
3. Automotive Industry - The industry has an opportunity to work with customizable ride sharing services to develop innovative vehicle designs that meet the needs of users who require specific types of vehicles.
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